Food & Drink
Curcumin supplements shorten medication usage in arthritis: results of data analysis
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease that is notoriously difficult to treat.
Medications for pain can also help with inflammation, braces are an option and joint surgery a final resort.
Some foods, however, are believed to help alleviate symptoms, one of which is curcumin. Continue reading
Coffee bean compound – chlorogenic acid – may reduce bone loss highlights new research
Chlorogenic acid is a promising candidate for the management of osteoporosis experts advise in the light of new research.
A natural compound found in a variety of plants, chlorogenic acid belongs to a group of compounds called polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties. Abundant in various fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, tomatoes and blueberries, coffee beans are a particularly well-known source of chlorogenic acid. Continue reading
Gut microbiota imbalances may influence fibromyalgia
Imbalances in the intestinal microbiota could lead to development of fibromyalgia.
People with fibromyalgia seem to have higher levels of Clostridium, Bacteroides, Coprococcus and Ruminococcus, but lower levels of Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, Eubacterium, Lachnospiraceae and Firmicutes. Continue reading
Polyunsaturated fatty acids combat inflammation
A new review highlights the important role of diet and lifestyle in the management of rheumatoid arthritis. Outlook for people diagnosed with the autoimmune condition has drastically improved due to new drugs, but there is still a way to go. Continue reading
Chronic arthritis pain: unlocking the power of nutrition
Can what we eat make a difference to our health conditions? Research is certainly leaning towards the fact that diet does play a role in inflammation and musculoskeletal pain.
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